[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.521 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.521 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.521 - **Language:** English ### [c5.521](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.521) and as being delivered by the gods from the oppressor Sambara. He is also called Atithi-gwa, ‘he to whom guests should go.’ 3. A king of Kāsī, son of Bhīma-ratha and father of Pratardana. He was attacked by the sons of King Vīta-havya and all his sons were slain. His son Pratardana (q.v.) was born to him through a sacrifice performed by Bharadwāja. He was celebrated as a physician and was called Dhanwantari. - [Previous: c5.520](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.520) - [Next: c5.522.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.522.1) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.521](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.521) · Pramāṇa